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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,925.78, 805,183.94 and 237,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,925.78, 805,183.94 and 237,242.79 is: 355,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,925.78 : 805,183.94 = 237,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,925.78/805,183.94 = 237,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,925.78x = 805,183.94 × 237,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,925.78x = 191,024,084,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,024,084,981.90/536,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,773.73

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